Raul Loya

I just read about Raul's passing. I was a 24 year old aspiring ESL teacher in Indio in the late sixties. He was such an inspiration to all in the teaching profession who had the privilege of working with Chicano children. He was a fierce defender of Chicano rights and I remember getting up one morning very early to join Raul in a protest march led by Cesar Chavez in the boycotting of grape farmers who exploited the Mexican migrant workers. I will never forget this momentous time in my life....

I loved my grandpa Raul so much. I will ALWAYS remember him and the wonderful things he has done.nYou are such a lovely person grandpa.mI bet you are having lots of fun in heaven!

Sherry and family our heart felt sympathy and condolences to you and yours. I was not aware of Raul's struggles and accomplishments. I just knew him as my cousin and some one my parents truly held close in their hearts. You are in our prayers. Clemente and Dolores Gonzalez (daughter of Santiago and Petra )

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dear Ms Servita Loya and all family, It is difficult to accept the fact that Raul is no longer with us. I will always remember his optimism when he faced disagreements with those who thought the "system" was sacred. Like many of us who grew up in the sixties-seventies, you saw the system was stacked against some of us. You gave many of us the spirit to not be afraid, to seek social justice. That was a moral decision, and it took courage to organize people to have one voice. In the end,...

It was during the yrs of "95-98" @ Amistad. He was one of my teachers. Disrupting the class w/ my giggles & chattering, We weren't to fond of eachother. Now i regret that i could've been inspired by such a courages & honorable Leader. My sympathies.

Truly sorry, Mr. Loya was my treacher many years ago,, my prayers to you and your family...

Dear Sherry; Our deepest heartfelt condolences to you, your daughters and grandchildren in your loss. May your cherished memories of your 51+ years of partnership and the accomplishments of that union warm your spirit forever. God Bless you...Jim and Irene Diaz